Learning and Developement Specialist

Silver Spring Foods Inc•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

The Learning and Development Specialist assists the Learning and Development Manager with planning, developing, implementing, and administering employee training programs. The role also supports scheduling, tracking, and delivering training, and helps maintain training systems, records, and documentation for compliance and workforce development. The specialist supports onboarding, orientation, ongoing learning, and employee development initiatives that align with organizational goals and operational effectiveness. The position works with leaders and employees to identify and support training needs, facilitates learning for individuals and groups, and contributes to improving training materials, processes, and programs. It also promotes employee engagement and company culture initiatives and provides administrative and operational support for department programs and projects. Silver Spring Foods is a fourth-generation, family-owned food business based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It produces and processes horseradish, mustards, sauces, and other products, and operates a manufacturing facility and co-packing business. The company describes its workplace culture as inclusive and appreciative, with opportunities for advancement and flexible work schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experience in human resources, training, learning and development, business administration, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience required.
Experience supporting employee training, learning programs, administrative processes, or workforce development initiatives.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with business software and technology systems, including LMS systems or related software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must read, speak, and write English and Spanish at a high school level.
Must be able to communicate ideas and instructions effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
3–5 years of related experience in a training role.

Responsibilities

Support the development, coordination, and administration of employee training and development programs.
Assist with implementing learning initiatives that support organizational goals, employee development, and operational effectiveness.
Collaborate with leaders and employees to identify, communicate, and support training and development needs.
Maintain training systems, records, and documentation for compliance and workforce development requirements.
Support employee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing learning activities.
Present information and facilitate learning experiences for individuals and small and large groups.
Assist with continuous improvement of training materials, processes, and programs.
Promote employee engagement and company culture initiatives.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, sound judgment, and effective communication.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide administrative and operational support for department programs and projects.
Assist the Learning and Development Manager with planning, developing, implementing, and administering training programs, including scheduling, tracking, and delivering training.